Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

Get tickets now! Only 50 seats left...https://bit.ly/2024OKWIAA. During this week of giving thanks, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics will be setting the table for the 8th Annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day. On our guest list is this incredible Pearl, 101-year-old Delora Simpkins Mealor, from Retrop, Oklahoma. Mealor was a Rosie the Riveter at the Cessna plant during the 1940's working on the tail sections of aircraft. Meet her in person by getting your tickets among the last 50 seats of 1,300 people who will attend a tandem event of industry and students, hosted by Spartan, Rose State College, Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma National Guard, and Omni Aircraft Maintenance. You will have a great seat, but you will only need the edge!

GET TICKETS NOW! https://lnkd.in/giU82-rR 2024 OKLAHOMA WOMEN IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER: COLONEL (RET) NICOLE MALACHOWSKI Presented by Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, we are thrilled to announce the eighth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day and welcome you to join us in celebrating this empowering event. This year, in collaboration with the 138th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Wing (ANGW), Tulsa International Airport, the Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association, Rose State College, Omni Aircraft Maintenance, and the Oklahoma Defense Industry Association, we will gather on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the base for a day of inspiration and recognition.

The Oklahoma Airport Operators Association in partnership with the Oklahoma Chapter of The Ninety-Nines is seeking nominations to honor three Oklahoma women making important contributions to aviation and aerospace. The three award winners will be recognized at the Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Luncheon to be held December 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Fighter Wing located at Tulsa International Airport. The nomination form and submittal instructions are available HERE. All nominations must be submitted by noon this Thursday, November 14, 2024. Access the nomination form here at https://lnkd.in/gq6MsbwS.

A great celebration with our friends at Chickasha! ?? With the addition of space for 12 or more aircraft, this development not only meets the increasing demand for aviation services but also strengthens the Airport’s role as a key asset for the community. Congratulations Chickasha!!

The Oklahoma delegation had a fantastic Day 2 at NBAA, connecting with our valued partner companies.?? A special thank you to King Aerospace for your continued efforts in advancing the Oklahoma aerospace industry! Oklahoma Department of Commerce Nick Young, C.M. Brigadier General Brent Wright, USAF (Ret.) King Aerospace, Inc.

????????Today, the Oklahoma Historical Society, the City of Bethany, and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics hosted a ceremony as the Blue Goose was dedicated in Eldon Lyon Park. Citizens of Bethany, the pilot community, and the aerospace industry attended in support of this momentous occasion expressing sincere gratitude to those that worked on the restoration project including Mr. Dave Amis and Mr. Kenny Payton. Aviation will live forever in the hearts of Oklahomans who worked for decades at the former Aero Commander aircraft factory. History of the Aero Commander ?? The Aero Commander factory near Tulakes Airport (now Wiley Post Airport) in Oklahoma City produced more than 250 Aero Commanders by 1955. The final Twin Commander model 1000, released in the early 1980s, was powered by Dash 10 engines. In December 1985, Gulfstream Aerospace was acquired by Chrysler Corp. With a new focus on the business jet market, production of the Twin Commander ended in 1986.

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics concluded its October 9, 2024, Commission meeting by approving significant funding for statewide airport construction projects, new non-stop flight incentives for OKC Will Rogers International Airport and educational initiatives designed to improve the aviation classroom laboratory environment at schools across the state. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBqeit2F

The Thunderbird Drone Festival launched its 2024 event with a highly successful UAS / Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium, hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics. The symposium, presented in partnership with Oklahoma State University's (OSU) Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE), brought together industry leaders, students, and technology enthusiasts for engaging discussions on the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility. ?? Read More: https://lnkd.in/gzriy7WE

JUST A FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR THE PRE-FLIGHT OF THE THUNDERBIRD DRONE FESTIVAL BEING HELD THIS FRIDAY MORNING AT OSU-TULSA! CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND SPEND YOUR FLYDAY WITH US! The Thunderbird Drone Festival is soaring to new heights this year as they move their event to Oklahoma State University's (OSU) Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education and join in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) to host a UAS / AAM Symposium during the pre-flight on the morning of the first day of the festival. On Friday, October 4th , 2024 at 9:00 am at the OSU Tulsa Conference Center, presented by the UAS Cluster Initiative, join industry leaders, stakeholders, institutions, students and hobbyists for an unmanned aerial systems tech talk and Thunderbird Drone Festival showcase. Learn more about best practices and industry innovations in drone film/photography and cutting-edge technology during this pre-show breakfast reception and presentation. https://lnkd.in/gMq7JmW6

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics is a proud partner of the Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Innovation Institute and this evening they launched their new Aerospace & Defense Industrial Consortium. Oklahoma contributes significantly to national defense and aerospace.